December 22, 2022

Shot Talk – Andor: Season 1 with DP Adriano Goldman, ASC, BSC, Production Designer Luke Hull & Costume Designer Michael Wilkinson

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Summary

Lawrence Sher sits down with DP Adriano Goldman ACS, BSC (The Queen’s Gambit), Production Designer Luke Hull, & Costume Designer Michael Wilkinson for an in-depth discussion of the first season of the Disney show “Andor”. From the logistics of shooting on practical locations instead of on volumes, to how the look of Rogue One inspired their style, the trio breakdown important moments behind-the-scenes of production that helped bring the story to life.

This episode of Shot Talk is sponsored by SONY, a leading provider of audio/video electronics and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets.

Key moments

  • 00:02:11 Building Out the Star Wars Universe
  • 00:08:05 Creating the Unique Outfits of Andor
  • 00:15:03 The Challenges of Filming Sci Fi and Creating a Believable World
  • 00:18:20 Rogue One as a Visual Jumping Point
  • 00:22:13 The Limitations of the Volume and Using Green Screen Extensions
  • 00:23:08 Using Different Technologies for Prep
  • 00:26:55 Merging Old and New to Create the Bureaucratic Costume Look
  • 00:29:52 Space Underwear: Creating Authenticity in Costumes
  • 00:33:38 It’s Not Sci Fi, It’s Star Wars: A Lived in Universe You Can Believe
  • 00:36:00 The Unspoken Rules of Star Wars
  • 00:37:25 Scene Breakdown: The Prison Factory
  • 00:42:33 Embracing the Anamorphic 2.39 Aspect Ratio
  • 00:43:40 Simplifying the Kit: Panavision C Series and Sony Venice
  • 00:44:23 Evolving Camera Movement Across Episodes
  • 00:44:57 Coordination Between Cinematographer and Set Designer
  • 00:46:25 Flipping the Script, How the Prison Went from Grimy to Clinical
  • 00:47:56 Creating the Grounded Look of the Factory Workers
  • 00:50:37 The Architecture of the Ferrix Town
  • 00:53:28 Choosing the Correct Level of Lighting Realism
  • 00:56:26 Finding Just the Right Amount of Window Light
  • 00:58:51 Designing the New Robots
  • 01:01:41 The Planning Behind Every Visual Detail
  • 01:02:23 The Aristocratic Style of Star Wars
  • 01:06:36 The Impersonal Feel of the Senators Palace
  • 01:11:42 Different Shooting Styles for Different Planets
  • 01:14:00 Final Thoughts
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